Alkis P. Zingas, M.D., Class of 1970, clinical professor of Radiology at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, is chief of Radiology at Harper University Hospital and Detroit Receiving Hospital of the Detroit Medical Center.

After graduating from the American Academy in Cyprus at the top of his class, he attended Wayne State University and received “Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Distinction”. He subsequently attended the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and then completed residency and fellowship in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiotherapy at Harper Hospital. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology.

After completing post-graduate training, Dr. Zingas started his clinical and academic career at Harper Hospital with a faculty appointment in the Wayne State University Department of Radiology. He introduced innovative imaging technologies, including Computed Tomography and Diagnostic Ultrasonography, at Harper Hospital, and founded the corresponding clinical services. His main clinical interest and expertise is Oncological Body Imaging. He has provided services to all DMC hospitals and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center. His clinical work has been recognized by his peers who have voted for him repeatedly as one of  the “Best Doctors in America” and “Hour Detroit Top Docs.”

Throughout his long and prolific career, Dr. Zingas has devoted himself to teaching medical students, residents and fellows, many of whom have distinguished themselves as clinicians and leaders in the field of Radiology. In recognition of his teaching, he received the first Teacher of the Year Award from radiology residents.

Dr. Zingas has been a long-time member and leader of national and regional organizations, including the American College of Radiology and the Michigan Radiological Society. He has served as councilor from the State of Michigan to the American College of Radiology, and as president and member of the Board of Trustees of the Michigan Radiological Society. For these services, he has been recognized with fellowship in the American College of Radiology (FACR) and the Gold Medal Service Award from the Michigan Radiological Society.

Dr. Zingas has been a strong advocate of the Wayne State University School of Medicine because of the excellent medical education it provides and its service mission, which includes assisting underserved populations. He is a member of the Anthony Wayne Society at the Sponsor level and is a class ambassador. He has served as president and member of the Board of Governors of the Wayne State University Medical Alumni Association.